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it's better than castiglione, gelatauro (which isn't all it's hyped up to be, imo) and gianni by far. the pistacchio was actually really good, the strawberry was amaaazing and full of real fruit pieces and such rich flavor, and my favorite flavor was tortina di funavia, which was basically a coldstone-ish mix of chocolate gelato with pieces of chocolate cake (hence, tortino). AMAZING, you have to get that as at least one of your flavors! plus fun fact: they put liquid-y chocolate in the bottom of your cestino/cup if you get the "alice" flavor (mascarpone and something else). i live about 2 minutes away while i'm abroad for the semester and it's pretty dangerous for my waistline...but so worth it! go sit in the little courtyard in piazza cavour afterward with friends :)

Personally, I eat a shitload no matter who I'm around. :) But an interesting casual survey of my university dining hall revealed this:

Tables of all girls: everyone has a salad.
Tables of all guys: everyone has ginormous burgers, hot dogs, fries, red meat, etc
Tables of mixed genders: much more balanced meals.

Of course, this isn't an ironclad rule. But I'd definitely say it applies to 85% if not more. Just interesting how perceptions of the "right" way to eat in a social group can influence habits.

Actually, I'm the one who orders the 1/2 lb. bacon cheeseburger with fried egg on top and then laughs when all the guys around me look at my plate with open envy. I've had complete strangers tell me "I love that you ordered that and ate it all!" (burger with pepper jack, onion and grilled jalapeno slices and a glass of Chimay Tripel, this past Monday evening). Something about a petite woman who enjoys her red meat and doesn't care who knows it?

am i the only one this actually does apply to? although, i wouldn't say i eat less around guys as much as i eat MORE around girls.

for the most part, my guy friends (or boyfriend, if i'm lucky enough to have one at the time) never want to share anything, they'd rather have their own dish.

my girl friends, on the other hand, will gladly share a massive plate of french fries, or an enormous ice cream sundae (after all, if we're sharing, we must not be eating THAT much of it, right?)

reading all you're comments, I'm going to propose that this theory/trend doesn't apply to Serious Eaters. Why? Because we LOVE FOOD. :]

This makes no sense. They've got it down to roughly 100 calories? What if the "male" is vegan or vegetarian OR what if the "female" is an avid meat eater. This article is flawed.

Good stuff, we call it Horny Bunches of Goats at our house

I myself am a Life girl all the way but HBofO is pretty tasty. Especially the chocolate one.

I rarely eat cereal, but when I do it's HBofOwithA.

Honey Bunches cereal is all right in milk, but there are better cereal snack options like Life and Quaker Oatmeal Squares.

Basic 4 is really amazing. Its got these coated nutty nuggets (I have NO IDEA what they are), but they combine with a whole bunch of other things for a super delicious textural bowl.

I've never had Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds before, but will take your recommendation.

I am partial to Barbara's Puffins and Shredded Spoonfuls. I'll eat Kashi Go Lean and such if I'm hungry, but I'm not crazy about it - there's a weird sweetness to it and the texture is always disappointing.

My current cereal obsession, though, is Trader Joe's ginger granola. I was about to take the plunge and make my own, but then I bought a box and don't want to eat anything else.

yes, cracklin oat bran! crunchy or soggy, it was my favorite cereal as a kid. better than fruit loops.